When you travel, there are some places that have a certain grip on you, and where you find yourself staying for longer than you would have ever anticipated. For me, that place is Oaxaca City (the capital of the state of Oaxaca) in south-central Mexico, and I ended up staying there for a year. What’s more, I’ll be back in February to resume my life there and make it my … [Read more...] about Why Oaxaca is My Favorite Place on Earth
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The Best Places to Party in Mexico
People visit Mexico for a huge number of reasons. It’s an incredibly diverse country with landscapes ranging from oceans to mountains and everything in between. You can feel a sense of history at Mexico’s many ruins, and you can feel the buzz of the country’s contemporary culture at the many modern art museums in Mexico City. But Mexico is also an awesome country for … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Party in Mexico
Mexican Safari: A Close Encounter of the Jaguar Kind
There is one adrenaline pumping experience greater than jumping from a plane and just as serene as floating in a hot air balloon as the sun rises. That extraordinary high that comes from a close encounter with jaguars. Jaguars are powerful and unpredictable animals. As Latin America's largest cats, they're built with broad heads, powerful chests and short but strong … [Read more...] about Mexican Safari: A Close Encounter of the Jaguar Kind
The Beginner’s Guide to Day of the Dead
For millions of people around the world, this time of year means one thing and one thing only – Halloween. But for the Mexican population, this time of year plays host to a different celebration – Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. What is Day of the Dead Exactly? Day of the Dead happens across two days – November 1st and 2nd – a little confusing. And this festival is … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Day of the Dead
The Corn Islands in Nicaragua
Where, you may ask? If you’ve heard of Nicaragua, chances are you’ll have heard of the Corn Islands. Situated 50 miles off the coast, Nicaragua’s Corn Islands are two Caribbean islands that are rustic, yet charming. They're a world away from the colourful colonial cities of Leon and Grenada on the mainland. Big Corn Island Just a short flight from Nicaragua's capital of … [Read more...] about The Corn Islands in Nicaragua
